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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. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum ... Tuner 36 Thank you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Advanced Operation 45 Troubleshooting 56 En
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. Please retain this manual thoroughly before making connections and plugging in this manual will enable you to obtain optimum ... Tuner 36 Thank you for future reference. Following the instructions in the unit. Please read this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Advanced Operation 45 Troubleshooting 56 En
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...solvents, because they may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. IMPORTANT A 5 ampere fuse is marked with the letter N or coloured black. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS ...FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. For American model Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to charge the backup system. (On non-American models, the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's POWER switch must be replaced...
...solvents, because they may not correspond with the coloured markings identifying the terminals in your area meets the voltage requirements printed on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, contact your Onkyo dealer. 3. IMPORTANT A 5 ampere fuse is marked with the letter N or coloured black. IF THE FITTED MOULDED PLUG IS ...FOR THE SOCKET OUTLET IN YOUR HOME THEN THE FUSE SHOULD BE REMOVED AND THE PLUG CUT OFF AND DISPOSED OF SAFELY. For American model Setting the [STANDBY/ON] switch to charge the backup system. (On non-American models, the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's POWER switch must be replaced...
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...receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on packaging, the letter added to radio or television reception, which provides guidelines for help. models Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is no guarantee that the cable ground shall be determined by turning the equipment off and on the TX-SR502/TX... this equipment does cause harmful interference to the end of the product name indicates the color of the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. For Canadian Models NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1.
...receiver. • Connect the equipment into an outlet on packaging, the letter added to radio or television reception, which provides guidelines for help. models Note to CATV system installer: This reminder is no guarantee that the cable ground shall be determined by turning the equipment off and on the TX-SR502/TX... this equipment does cause harmful interference to the end of the product name indicates the color of the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. For Canadian Models NOTE: THIS CLASS B DIGITAL APPARATUS COMPLIES WITH CANADIAN ICES-003. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1.
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...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 ...-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 2. Features Amp • 6-channel amplifier • 75 watts per channel min. "DTS," "DTS 96/24," "DTS-ES," and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 5 RMS at 8 Ω, 2 channels driven from Dolby Laboratories.
...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 ...-D symbol are trademarks of Dolby Laboratories. 2. Features Amp • 6-channel amplifier • 75 watts per channel min. "DTS," "DTS 96/24," "DTS-ES," and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 5 RMS at 8 Ω, 2 channels driven from Dolby Laboratories.
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...STANDBY/ON button (31) This button is being received from the remote controller. Don't turn on the power until you've completed, and double-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 it fl...switch is completely shutdown. This indicator lights up . This button is used to On or Standby. When set to OFF, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is set to ON, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is used to ON. For models with a POWER switch, this switch. When set to select the listening modes. G ...
...STANDBY/ON button (31) This button is being received from the remote controller. Don't turn on the power until you've completed, and double-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 it fl...switch is completely shutdown. This indicator lights up . This button is used to On or Standby. When set to OFF, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is set to ON, the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is used to ON. For models with a POWER switch, this switch. When set to select the listening modes. G ...
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... This indicator flashes when the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E is used to turn speaker sets A and B on and off. Display 1 2 3 4 5 For detailed information, refer to adjust the bass and treble. Front & Rear Panels-Continued K Remote control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller....digital audio format. 3 Tuning indicators (36) TUNED (36): This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. O SPEAKER A & B buttons (34) These buttons are used to return to select the Auto or Manual Tuning mode. 5943...
... This indicator flashes when the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E is used to turn speaker sets A and B on and off. Display 1 2 3 4 5 For detailed information, refer to adjust the bass and treble. Front & Rear Panels-Continued K Remote control sensor (9) This sensor receives control signals from the remote controller....digital audio format. 3 Tuning indicators (36) TUNED (36): This indicator lights up when the Sleep function has been set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. O SPEAKER A & B buttons (34) These buttons are used to return to select the Auto or Manual Tuning mode. 5943...
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... output on the country in parenthesis. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller can be connected to the socket on your TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. A COMPONENT VIDEO (20-23, ...S-Video or composite video input should be used to connect a CD player with Onkyo components. C FM ANTENNA (18, 19) This socket is for connecting speaker ...AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W MAX. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. O VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Worldwide model only) (9) This voltage selector provides compatibility with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. E FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND SPEAKERS, ...
... output on the country in parenthesis. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller can be connected to the socket on your TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. A COMPONENT VIDEO (20-23, ...S-Video or composite video input should be used to connect a CD player with Onkyo components. C FM ANTENNA (18, 19) This socket is for connecting speaker ...AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W MAX. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. O VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Worldwide model only) (9) This voltage selector provides compatibility with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. E FRONT SPEAKERS A, SURROUND SPEAKERS, ...
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... Expired batteries should be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is installed in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Put the cover onto the remote controller and... 2 VIDEO 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. Keep this will not work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don't mix new and old batteries or different types of the same...
... Expired batteries should be pressed inadvertently, thereby draining the batteries. • The remote controller may not work reliably if the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is installed in accordance with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Put the cover onto the remote controller and... 2 VIDEO 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. Keep this will not work reliably, try replacing the batteries. • Don't mix new and old batteries or different types of the same...
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... 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 can control a TV, VCR, cable receiver, and satellite receiver. CD 7 +10 --/--- L NIGHT...the Remote Controller Including the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, the remote controller can also be used to control the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. Modes are selected by that mode to 10 different components, including Onkyo components connected via (the remote controller should be pointed at the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E). TONE TAPE 8...
... 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 can control a TV, VCR, cable receiver, and satellite receiver. CD 7 +10 --/--- L NIGHT...the Remote Controller Including the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E, the remote controller can also be used to control the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. Modes are selected by that mode to 10 different components, including Onkyo components connected via (the remote controller should be pointed at the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E). TONE TAPE 8...
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.... ALL ST button This button is used to adjust the display brightness. In this mode.) DIRECT button This button is used to turn on the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. N L NIGHT button This button is used to select the Direct listening mode. [ DSP] & [DSP ] buttons These buttons are used to ...select radio presets. Q VOL button (34) This button is used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. button (37) This button is used to set the volume of interference, for the currently selected mode ...
.... ALL ST button This button is used to adjust the display brightness. In this mode.) DIRECT button This button is used to turn on the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. N L NIGHT button This button is used to select the Direct listening mode. [ DSP] & [DSP ] buttons These buttons are used to ...select radio presets. Q VOL button (34) This button is used to select the Onkyo original DSP (digital signal processor) listening modes. button (37) This button is used to set the volume of interference, for the currently selected mode ...
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A STANDBY button This button is used for locating specific points in time. C Number buttons These buttons are used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to Standby. PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP SLEEP VOL MUTING REC SP A SP B RANDOM... is used to restart menu playback. M REPEAT button This button is used to turn on the DVD player and set the DVD player to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. CD 7 +10 --/--- E Arrow ENTER button This button is used to set the remote controller to...
A STANDBY button This button is used for locating specific points in time. C Number buttons These buttons are used to control an Onkyo DVD player connected to Standby. PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER EXIT RETURN GUIDE SETUP SLEEP VOL MUTING REC SP A SP B RANDOM... is used to restart menu playback. M REPEAT button This button is used to turn on the DVD player and set the DVD player to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. CD 7 +10 --/--- E Arrow ENTER button This button is used to set the remote controller to...
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... Onkyo CD player connected to display a DVD's menu. A RANDOM button This button is used to open and close the disc tray. 8 CLEAR button This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers. 9 VOL button This button is used to set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-...is used to turn off . O OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button This button is used to create a custom playlist of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. R MENU button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Before selecting CD mode and starting playback, you to open ...
... Onkyo CD player connected to display a DVD's menu. A RANDOM button This button is used to open and close the disc tray. 8 CLEAR button This button is used to cancel functions and to clear entered numbers. 9 VOL button This button is used to set the volume of the TX-SR502/TX-...is used to turn off . O OPEN/CLOSE [ ] button This button is used to create a custom playlist of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. R MENU button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Before selecting CD mode and starting playback, you to open ...
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... This button is used to set the repeat playback functions. C DISPLAY button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . H REPEAT button This button is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to pause playback. K VOL button This button is used to start recording. D Play ...press the [CDR] mode button. J CLEAR button This button is used to cancel functions and to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . CDR mode is used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to clear entered numbers. B Number buttons These buttons are used to enter times for ...
... This button is used to set the repeat playback functions. C DISPLAY button This button is used to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . H REPEAT button This button is used to control an Onkyo MiniDisc recorder connected to pause playback. K VOL button This button is used to start recording. D Play ...press the [CDR] mode button. J CLEAR button This button is used to cancel functions and to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E via . CDR mode is used to control an Onkyo CD recorder connected to clear entered numbers. B Number buttons These buttons are used to enter times for ...
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...by the [TAPE] input selector button to select your TV (see page 50) TV [ ] Set the TV to On or Standby TV CH [+]/[-] Selects channels on how they were recorded. 3 Reverse Play [ ] button This button is used to start reverse playback. 4 REC [ ] button This button is used...Tape Mode Tape mode is used to create a custom playlist of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. 6 MUTING button This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. 7 Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The Rewind [ ] button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to start rewind. PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER...
...by the [TAPE] input selector button to select your TV (see page 50) TV [ ] Set the TV to On or Standby TV CH [+]/[-] Selects channels on how they were recorded. 3 Reverse Play [ ] button This button is used to start reverse playback. 4 REC [ ] button This button is used...Tape Mode Tape mode is used to create a custom playlist of the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. 6 MUTING button This button is used to mute the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. 7 Rewind & FF [ ]/[ ] buttons The Rewind [ ] button is used to control an Onkyo cassette recorder connected to start rewind. PREV CH DISPLAY TOP MENU MENU ENTER...
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... page 49.) 16 Speakers can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a home theater is within the range of the bass output from each individual speaker so that the listening position is to create a triangle, with the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E: speaker set A and speaker set B can be used for a ... for your subwoofer will depend on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the sides of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers These output the overall sound. In movies it behind the listener. Position it...
... page 49.) 16 Speakers can be obtained by installing the subwoofer in a home theater is within the range of the bass output from each individual speaker so that the listening position is to create a triangle, with the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E: speaker set A and speaker set B can be used for a ... for your subwoofer will depend on top) facing forward at about ear level, or at the sides of the LFE (Low-Frequency Effects) channel. Center speaker This speaker enhances the front left and right speakers These output the overall sound. In movies it behind the listener. Position it...
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... and you 'll need to do then is to match the color of each label to use speakers with your powered subwoofer. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip 5/8" (15 mm) of a pair, connect it to connect a single speaker instead of insulation from...of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 5/8" (15 mm) 2 Unscrew the terminal. Doing so may damage the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • Don't connect more information. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Connecting Your Speakers-Continued Connecting Your Speakers Before you ...
... and you 'll need to do then is to match the color of each label to use speakers with your powered subwoofer. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Connecting the Speaker Cables 1 Strip 5/8" (15 mm) of a pair, connect it to connect a single speaker instead of insulation from...of the speaker cables, and twist the bare wires tightly, as shown. 5/8" (15 mm) 2 Unscrew the terminal. Doing so may damage the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • Don't connect more information. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Connecting Your Speakers-Continued Connecting Your Speakers Before you ...
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...cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 19). R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Thumbtacks, etc. If you 'll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve...9632; American Model FM 75 Insert the plug fully into the socket. ■ Other Models FM 75 Insert the plug fully into position. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you don't injure yourself when using it with the supplied indoor FM ...
...cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try a commercially available outdoor FM antenna instead (see page 19). R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Thumbtacks, etc. If you 'll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the FM antenna to achieve...9632; American Model FM 75 Insert the plug fully into the socket. ■ Other Models FM 75 Insert the plug fully into position. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E won't pick up any radio signals without any antenna connected, so you don't injure yourself when using it with the supplied indoor FM ...
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...AV components. Optical Digital Inputs The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is commonly used on virtually all audio and video connections. Use red plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled... and can be found on TVs, VCRs, VIDEO and other video equipment. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. Offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect composite video inputs...
...AV components. Optical Digital Inputs The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's optical digital inputs have shutter-type covers that open when an optical plug is commonly used on virtually all audio and video connections. Use red plugs to connect left-channel audio inputs and outputs (typically labeled... and can be found on TVs, VCRs, VIDEO and other video equipment. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. Offers the best sound quality and allows you to connect composite video inputs...
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... picture quality. DVD player, etc. 23 VCR, D-VHS, etc. 24 TV, satellite receiver, cable receiver, set-top box, LD player, etc. 22 (for recording. Connect the appropriate output to the S-VIDEO DVD IN, a video signal will be connected to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's rear panel inputs, and one of the following table lists the...
... picture quality. DVD player, etc. 23 VCR, D-VHS, etc. 24 TV, satellite receiver, cable receiver, set-top box, LD player, etc. 22 (for recording. Connect the appropriate output to the S-VIDEO DVD IN, a video signal will be connected to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's rear panel inputs, and one of the following table lists the...
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... R DVD SUB WOOFER IN VIDEO 2 TV, projector, etc. DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to record from your TV, as shown. AUDIO OUTPUT L R 22 COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN...the following connections will allow you want to a component video input on your TV via the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting Your TV or Projector Monitor Out ■ Using Composite Video Use a ...
... R DVD SUB WOOFER IN VIDEO 2 TV, projector, etc. DIGITAL OUT COAXIAL ■ Using Component Video Use a component video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's COMPONENT VIDEO OUT to record from your TV, as shown. AUDIO OUTPUT L R 22 COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN...the following connections will allow you want to a component video input on your TV via the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. 5943@&OCPPL 1BHF 5VFTEBZ 'FCSVBSZ 1. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting Your TV or Projector Monitor Out ■ Using Composite Video Use a ...