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... for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Advanced Operation 45 Troubleshooting 56 En 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. AV Receiver TX-SR502 TX-SR502E Contents Introduction...
... for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Advanced Operation 45 Troubleshooting 56 En 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. AV Receiver TX-SR502 TX-SR502E Contents Introduction...
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... IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. For stubborn stains, use the TX-SR502 for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, contact your plug, proceed as EN60065...black. Should the fuse need to the terminal which is marked with a soft cloth. MORI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. AC Fuse-The AC fuse inside the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E is fitted in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. Recording Copyright-Unless...
... IS UNSUITABLE FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. For stubborn stains, use the TX-SR502 for the ASTA mark or the BSI mark on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, contact your plug, proceed as EN60065...black. Should the fuse need to the terminal which is marked with a soft cloth. MORI ONKYO EUROPE ELECTRONICS GmbH 3 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. AC Fuse-The AC fuse inside the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E is fitted in any doubt, consult a qualified electrician. Recording Copyright-Unless...
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... against harmful interference in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be determined by turning the equipment off and on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's power cord. (Adapter varies from that interference will not occur in certain countries. nician for a Class B digital device, ...equipment generates, uses and can be connected to the grounding system of cable entry as close to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with American and European models...
... against harmful interference in particular, specifies that the cable ground shall be determined by turning the equipment off and on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's power cord. (Adapter varies from that interference will not occur in certain countries. nician for a Class B digital device, ...equipment generates, uses and can be connected to the grounding system of cable entry as close to radio or television reception, which the receiver is no guarantee that to which can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with American and European models...
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...CPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 5 RMS at 8 Ω, 2 channels driven from Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% ...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...
...CPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. "Dolby", "Pro Logic" and the double-D symbol are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 5 RMS at 8 Ω, 2 channels driven from Dolby Laboratories. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08% ...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...
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... button is used to ON. I DIGITAL INPUT button (31, 47) This button is set to ON, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is used to select the Pure Audio listening mode. For models with a POWER switch, this indicator. This ...-checked all connections (pages 17-30). 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 ...are output in parenthesis. H DISPLAY button (35) This button is used to OFF, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is being received from the remote controller. J Display 6
... button is used to ON. I DIGITAL INPUT button (31, 47) This button is set to ON, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is used to select the Pure Audio listening mode. For models with a POWER switch, this indicator. This ...-checked all connections (pages 17-30). 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 ...are output in parenthesis. H DISPLAY button (35) This button is used to OFF, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is being received from the remote controller. J Display 6
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... when Manual Tuning is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening. AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is used to preset radio stations. PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons These buttons are used to the previous screen when changing settings.... Front & Rear Panels-Continued K Remote control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. N MASTER VOLUME control (34) This control is used to set . 5 Message area This area of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. R MULTI CH button (35) This button is tuned to...
... when Manual Tuning is for connecting a standard pair of stereo headphones for private listening. AUTO (36): This indicator lights up when the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is used to preset radio stations. PRESET [ ] [ ] buttons These buttons are used to the previous screen when changing settings.... Front & Rear Panels-Continued K Remote control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller. N MASTER VOLUME control (34) This control is used to set . 5 Message area This area of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. R MULTI CH button (35) This button is tuned to...
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...-23, 25, 26) A DVD player, TV, or other components with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. C FM ANTENNA (18, 19) This socket is for connecting speaker ... FRONT, SURR, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER inputs can be used to supply power to the socket on your TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. O VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Worldwide model only) (9) This voltage selector provides compatibility with analog inputs and ... TV, or a set B. nected to another Onkyo component. nent. The S-Video or composite video input should be used with analog outputs. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. B AM ANTENNA (18, 19)...
...-23, 25, 26) A DVD player, TV, or other components with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. C FM ANTENNA (18, 19) This socket is for connecting speaker ... FRONT, SURR, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER inputs can be used to supply power to the socket on your TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. O VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Worldwide model only) (9) This voltage selector provides compatibility with analog inputs and ... TV, or a set B. nected to another Onkyo component. nent. The S-Video or composite video input should be used with analog outputs. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. B AM ANTENNA (18, 19)...
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... 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER Class 2 Wiring FRONT SPEAKERS B FRONT SPEAKERS A L L L VOLTAGE SURROUND SPEAKERS SER LECRTOR R 120 V AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. 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 your area. 5943@&OCPPL ...230 volts, set to the correct voltage for about six months, although this will not work reliably if the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is set it at the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's remote control sensor, as shown below. If it isn't, use a small screwdriver to set the ...
... 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER Class 2 Wiring FRONT SPEAKERS B FRONT SPEAKERS A L L L VOLTAGE SURROUND SPEAKERS SER LECRTOR R 120 V AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. 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 your area. 5943@&OCPPL ...230 volts, set to the correct voltage for about six months, although this will not work reliably if the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is set it at the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's remote control sensor, as shown below. If it isn't, use a small screwdriver to set the ...
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...], and [CDR] mode buttons can control an Onkyo DVD player, CD player, MiniDisc recorder, or CD recorder 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. You must enter the appropriate remote control code...
...], and [CDR] mode buttons can control an Onkyo DVD player, CD player, MiniDisc recorder, or CD recorder 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. You must enter the appropriate remote control code...
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... button (32, 48) This button is used to select the Direct listening mode. [ DSP] & [DSP ] buttons These buttons are used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. E TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (38) These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble. C Input...screen when changing settings. M TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+ buttons These buttons are used to adjust the level of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. Remote Controller-Continued For detailed information, refer to adjust the display brightness. F DIMMER button (38) This button is used to ...
... button (32, 48) This button is used to select the Direct listening mode. [ DSP] & [DSP ] buttons These buttons are used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. E TONE, [-] & [+] buttons (38) These buttons are used to adjust the bass and treble. C Input...screen when changing settings. M TEST TONE, CH SEL, LEVEL- & LEVEL+ buttons These buttons are used to adjust the level of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. Remote Controller-Continued For detailed information, refer to adjust the display brightness. F DIMMER button (38) This button is used to ...
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... DVD 4 5 36 7 48 59 J K L 6M N 7 O P ON STANDBY I Playback buttons From left 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 DVD Mode DVD mode is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to right: Previous, Play, Next, Fast Reverse, Pause, Stop, and Fast...
... DVD 4 5 36 7 48 59 J K L 6M N 7 O P ON STANDBY I Playback buttons From left 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 DVD Mode DVD mode is used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to right: Previous, Play, Next, Fast Reverse, Pause, Stop, and Fast...
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... This button is used to set the remote controller to resume DVD playback from where you to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. To set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. R MENU button This button is used to select different camera angles. A RANDOM button This button ...control an Onkyo CD player connected to set the A-B repeat playback function. B MEMORY button This button is used with the random playback function. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Remote Controller-Continued N A-B button This button is used to set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E....
... This button is used to set the remote controller to resume DVD playback from where you to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. To set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. R MENU button This button is used to select different camera angles. A RANDOM button This button ...control an Onkyo CD player connected to set the A-B repeat playback function. B MEMORY button This button is used with the random playback function. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Remote Controller-Continued N A-B button This button is used to set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E....
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... to start recording. B Number buttons These buttons are used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to enter times for locating specific points in time. D Play [ ] button This button is used to enter track numbers and to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . E Previous & Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button is used to On...
... to start recording. B Number buttons These buttons are used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to enter times for locating specific points in time. D Play [ ] button This button is used to enter track numbers and to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . E Previous & Next [ ]/[ ] buttons The Previous [ ] button is used to On...
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...+ CH DISC - The FF [ ] button is used to On or Standby TV CH [+]/[-] Selects channels on how they were recorded. 3 Reverse Play [ ] button This button is used to start reverse.... Remote Controller-Continued M FR & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The FR [ ] button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. 7 Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The Rewind [ ] button is currently selected. During playback it selects...is used with the memory playback function, which remote controller mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to Tape mode, press the [AMP] mode button. P MEMORY button ...
...+ CH DISC - The FF [ ] button is used to On or Standby TV CH [+]/[-] Selects channels on how they were recorded. 3 Reverse Play [ ] button This button is used to start reverse.... Remote Controller-Continued M FR & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The FR [ ] button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. 7 Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The Rewind [ ] button is currently selected. During playback it selects...is used with the memory playback function, which remote controller mode is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to Tape mode, press the [AMP] mode button. P MEMORY button ...
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...bass sound can use , a powered subwoofer is to your listening room to create a triangle, with the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E: speaker set A and speaker set B can be equidistant from the TV. No matter how many ... the listener, or slightly behind the listener. Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can be positioned at the sides of your listening room, and your main listening room...the listener's ears at the apex. Speaker set the level of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. Position it 's used with Dolby Digital and DTS surround material. Make sure that the sound from...
...bass sound can use , a powered subwoofer is to your listening room to create a triangle, with the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E: speaker set A and speaker set B can be equidistant from the TV. No matter how many ... the listener, or slightly behind the listener. Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater You can be positioned at the sides of your listening room, and your main listening room...the listener's ears at the apex. Speaker set the level of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. Position it 's used with Dolby Digital and DTS surround material. Make sure that the sound from...
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...; Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • If you should be out of phase and will sound odd. • Only use an external amp. Screw the terminal tight. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Front right speaker Front left Blue Surround right...
...; Unnecessarily long or very thin speaker cables may damage the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • If you should be out of phase and will sound odd. • Only use an external amp. Screw the terminal tight. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Front right speaker Front left Blue Surround right...
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... that you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 19). The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you 'll need to tune...something similar to achieve the best possible reception. If you 'll need to tune into position. Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for indoor use , you must connect the antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas... are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1.
... that you cannot achieve good reception with a commercially available outdoor AM antenna (see page 19). The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you 'll need to tune...something similar to achieve the best possible reception. If you 'll need to tune into position. Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is for indoor use , you must connect the antenna to connect commercially available outdoor FM and AM antennas... are gripping the bare wires, not the insulation. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1.
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...and allows you 've completed and double-checked all AV components. It's the most common connection format for coaxial. 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 ... Don't connect the power cord until you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Wrong! 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs.
...and allows you 've completed and double-checked all AV components. It's the most common connection format for coaxial. 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 ... Don't connect the power cord until you to enjoy surround sound (e.g., Dolby Digital, DTS). Wrong! 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs.
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DVD player, etc. 23 VCR, D-VHS, etc. 24 TV, satellite receiver, cable receiver, set-top box, LD player, etc. 22 (for recording. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E doesn't convert between formats. Not output Analog Not output 21 The following table lists the type of the same format as...
DVD player, etc. 23 VCR, D-VHS, etc. 24 TV, satellite receiver, cable receiver, set-top box, LD player, etc. 22 (for recording. When choosing a connection format, bear in mind that the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E doesn't convert between formats. Not output Analog Not output 21 The following table lists the type of the same format as...
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... L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN TV, projector, etc. ■ Using S-Video Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's S VIDEO MONITOR OUT to the VIDEO 2 input source (see page 24). COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y... your TV doesn't have digital audio outputs, or you want to record from your TV, as shown. Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's VIDEO 2 IN L/R inputs to your TV, as shown. AUDIO OUTPUT L R 22 COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM ...
... L R VIDEO 2 VIDEO 1 R DVD SUB WOOFER MONITOR OUT VIDEO VIDEO IN TV, projector, etc. ■ Using S-Video Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's S VIDEO MONITOR OUT to the VIDEO 2 input source (see page 24). COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y... your TV doesn't have digital audio outputs, or you want to record from your TV, as shown. Use an analog audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's VIDEO 2 IN L/R inputs to your TV, as shown. AUDIO OUTPUT L R 22 COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM ...