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... this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Advanced Operation 45 Troubleshooting 56 En Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR502 TX-SR502E Contents Introduction 2 Connection ...16 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 31 Instruction Manual Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 34 Using the Tuner 36 Thank you to...
... this manual for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Enjoying the Listening Modes ..... 40 Advanced Operation 45 Troubleshooting 56 En Following the instructions in the unit. Please retain this manual will enable you for future reference. AV Receiver TX-SR502 TX-SR502E Contents Introduction 2 Connection ...16 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 31 Instruction Manual Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 34 Using the Tuner 36 Thank you to...
Owner Manual
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...2. "DTS," "DTS 96/24," "DTS-ES," and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 5 Features Amp • 6-channel amplifier • 75 watts per channel min. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08%... for use with other AV components Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety 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 ...
...2. "DTS," "DTS 96/24," "DTS-ES," and "Neo:6" are trademarks of Digital Theater Systems, Inc. 5 Features Amp • 6-channel amplifier • 75 watts per channel min. Manufactured under license from 20 Hz to 20 kHz with no more than 0.08%... for use with other AV components Table of Contents Introduction Important Safety 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 ...
Owner Manual
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...inputs can be used to the socket on the DVD player. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. The connector type depends on your TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. G DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3 & COAXIAL (20-23, 25...must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E and the other recorder with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. C FM ANTENNA (18, 19) This...your TV or projector. O VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Worldwide model only) (9) This voltage selector provides compatibility with Onkyo components. Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel 12 3 4 5 6 COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO ...
...inputs can be used to the socket on the DVD player. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. The connector type depends on your TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. G DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 1, 2, 3 & COAXIAL (20-23, 25...must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E and the other recorder with individual 5.1-channel analog outputs. C FM ANTENNA (18, 19) This...your TV or projector. O VOLTAGE SELECTOR (Worldwide model only) (9) This voltage selector provides compatibility with Onkyo components. Front & Rear Panels-Continued Rear Panel 12 3 4 5 6 COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO ...
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...for compatibility with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Put the cover onto the remote controller and slide it at the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's remote control sensor, as appropriate. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y... 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 a rack behind colored...
...for compatibility with the polarity diagram inside the battery compartment. 3 Put the cover onto the remote controller and slide it at the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's remote control sensor, as appropriate. COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y... 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 a rack behind colored...
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...labels are also color-coded and you get them to the positive (+) side of each label to use speakers with your powered subwoofer. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Front right speaker Front left speaker Center speaker Surround back speaker COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM ...Class 2 Wiring FRONT SPEAKERS A L SURROUND SPEAKERS L CENTER SPEAKER AC OUTLET AC 120V 60 Hz SWITCHED 120W 1 A MAX. Doing so may damage the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • If you want to connect a single speaker instead of each speaker cable in , you'll need to do then is to short ...
...labels are also color-coded and you get them to the positive (+) side of each label to use speakers with your powered subwoofer. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. Front right speaker Front left speaker Center speaker Surround back speaker COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM ...Class 2 Wiring FRONT SPEAKERS A L SURROUND SPEAKERS L CENTER SPEAKER AC OUTLET AC 120V 60 Hz SWITCHED 120W 1 A MAX. Doing so may damage the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. • If you want to connect a single speaker instead of each speaker cable in , you'll need to do then is to short ...
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...you 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. AM antenna push terminals FM antenna socket COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL... Wiring FRONT SPEAKERS A L SURROUND SPEAKERS L CENTER SPEAKER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W MAX. Thumbtacks, etc. Push Insert wire Release AM Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is ready for use , you 'll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to ...
...you 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. AM antenna push terminals FM antenna socket COMPONENT VIDEO ANTENNA VIDEO 1 / 2 / 3IN DVD IN OUT AM FM 75 Y PB DIGITAL... Wiring FRONT SPEAKERS A L SURROUND SPEAKERS L CENTER SPEAKER AC OUTLET SWITCHED 100W MAX. Thumbtacks, etc. Push Insert wire Release AM Once the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E is ready for use , you 'll need to tune into an FM radio station and adjust the position of the AM antenna to ...
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.... • Don't connect the power cord until you've completed and double-checked all the way. AV Cables & Sockets Video Component video cable Cable Y PB PR S-Video cable Composite video cable Audio Optical digital audio cable Coaxial ...better picture quality than composite video. This cable carries multichannel analog audio and it 's removed. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. Wrong! Use only dedicated composite video cables. The audio quality is the same as...
.... • Don't connect the power cord until you've completed and double-checked all the way. AV Cables & Sockets Video Component video cable Cable Y PB PR S-Video cable Composite video cable Audio Optical digital audio cable Coaxial ...better picture quality than composite video. This cable carries multichannel analog audio and it 's removed. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E Before Making Any Connections • Read the manuals supplied with individual 5.1-channel analog audio outputs. Wrong! Use only dedicated composite video cables. The audio quality is the same as...
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...(see page 22). DVD player, etc. 23 VCR, D-VHS, etc. 24 TV, satellite receiver, cable receiver, set-top box, LD player, etc. 22 (for recording. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E offers several interconnection formats for more info. The format you connect your DVD player to each...info. Output Optical IN TX-SR502/ Optical TX-SR502E Coaxial Coaxial Analog Multichannel Analog Multichannel OUT Not output Input MD recorder, etc. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connection Guide ■ Inputs Up to five AV components can connect to the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E using one of the...
...(see page 22). DVD player, etc. 23 VCR, D-VHS, etc. 24 TV, satellite receiver, cable receiver, set-top box, LD player, etc. 22 (for recording. The TX-SR502/TX-SR502E offers several interconnection formats for more info. The format you connect your DVD player to each...info. Output Optical IN TX-SR502/ Optical TX-SR502E Coaxial Coaxial Analog Multichannel Analog Multichannel OUT Not output Input MD recorder, etc. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connection Guide ■ Inputs Up to five AV components can connect to the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E using one of the...
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... a VCR for Recording Video Connections • Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's S VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to an S-Video input on your recording VCR's AV inputs. OR • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to S-Video inputs can only be connected via component video...
... a VCR for Recording Video Connections • Use an S-Video cable to connect the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's S VIDEO VIDEO 1 OUT to an S-Video input on your recording VCR's AV inputs. OR • Use a coaxial digital audio cable to connect the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DIGITAL IN COAXIAL to S-Video inputs can only be connected via component video...
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...control other component's power switch can control your DVD player is set to enjoy all channels (see page 34). This function will depend on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E may not support all components connected via also enter Standby. Direct Change When playback...is a problem, plug the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E into a different branch circuit. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. AC OUTLET AC 120V 60 Hz SWITCHED 120W 1 A MAX. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting Onkyo Components To use the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's AC OUTLET. Connecting...
...control other component's power switch can control your DVD player is set to enjoy all channels (see page 34). This function will depend on the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E may not support all components connected via also enter Standby. Direct Change When playback...is a problem, plug the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E into a different branch circuit. R R R AV RECEIVER MODEL NO. AC OUTLET AC 120V 60 Hz SWITCHED 120W 1 A MAX. Connecting the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E-Continued Connecting Onkyo Components To use the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's AC OUTLET. Connecting...
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... + CH DISC TOP MENU MENU ENTER SLEEP VOL - The A and B speaker indicators show whether each speaker set is set to use the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E with your other AV components. Playing Your AV Components This chapter explains how to MIN, 1 though 79, or MAX. 5 Enjoy listening modes. Input selector buttons DISPLAY SP A SP B CH...
... + CH DISC TOP MENU MENU ENTER SLEEP VOL - The A and B speaker indicators show whether each speaker set is set to use the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E with your other AV components. Playing Your AV Components This chapter explains how to MIN, 1 though 79, or MAX. 5 Enjoy listening modes. Input selector buttons DISPLAY SP A SP B CH...
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...you first select the VIDEO 3 input source, followed by the VCR. 45 Press the [VIDEO 3] input selector button. 4. The TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's VOLUME control has no effect on the AV compo- nent connected to the digital inputs. S VIDEO VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R Camcorder : video signal : audio signal COMPONENT VIDEO... VCR for recording. 3. The video from the camcorder and the audio from different sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto your AV components to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. 1 DVD VIDEO 2 TAPE VIDEO 1 VCR VIDEO 3 C D Use the input selector buttons to select the...
...you first select the VIDEO 3 input source, followed by the VCR. 45 Press the [VIDEO 3] input selector button. 4. The TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E's VOLUME control has no effect on the AV compo- nent connected to the digital inputs. S VIDEO VIDEO 3 INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R Camcorder : video signal : audio signal COMPONENT VIDEO... VCR for recording. 3. The video from the camcorder and the audio from different sources, allowing you to overdub audio onto your AV components to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E. 1 DVD VIDEO 2 TAPE VIDEO 1 VCR VIDEO 3 C D Use the input selector buttons to select the...
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Then you to operate it with remote control codes for an Onkyo DVD player depends on page 55. CD 7 +10 --/--TONE TAPE 8...SAT], [CD], [MD], or [CDR] mode button, press the [STANDBY] button. 3 Within 30 seconds, use the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller (RC-567M/RC-569M) to perform this procedure for your DVD player. If not, try again or... Entering the appropriate remote control code for your other AV components, including those made by other manufacturer's components (e.g., DVD, TV, VCR, satellite or cable receiver). The remote controller is reset. 50 You'll ...
Then you to operate it with remote control codes for an Onkyo DVD player depends on page 55. CD 7 +10 --/--TONE TAPE 8...SAT], [CD], [MD], or [CDR] mode button, press the [STANDBY] button. 3 Within 30 seconds, use the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote controller (RC-567M/RC-569M) to perform this procedure for your DVD player. If not, try again or... Entering the appropriate remote control code for your other AV components, including those made by other manufacturer's components (e.g., DVD, TV, VCR, satellite or cable receiver). The remote controller is reset. 50 You'll ...
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... minimum. With some AV components, certain buttons may not work as expected and some material may not work while only speaker set B is set A is listed, try each one (page 50). To control a component connected via , point the remote controller at the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. The surround...? The batteries are too close to On (page 44). You're not pointing the remote controller at the wrong AV component. You're pointing the remote controller at the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote sensor. To control a component that the Dolby use , you 're playing a Dolby Digital EX ...
... minimum. With some AV components, certain buttons may not work as expected and some material may not work while only speaker set B is set A is listed, try each one (page 50). To control a component connected via , point the remote controller at the TX-SR502/ TX-SR502E. The surround...? The batteries are too close to On (page 44). You're not pointing the remote controller at the wrong AV component. You're pointing the remote controller at the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's remote sensor. To control a component that the Dolby use , you 're playing a Dolby Digital EX ...
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... or pointing in order to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DVD IN FRONT, SURR, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER sockets (page 24). The AV component is normal. Remedy Use the [TUNING MODE] button to select the multichannel input (page 35). Relocate your favorite radio stations again (page 37). Connect the AV component's 5.1-channel outputs to preserve the presets...
... or pointing in order to the TX-SR502/TX-SR502E's DVD IN FRONT, SURR, CENTER, and SUBWOOFER sockets (page 24). The AV component is normal. Remedy Use the [TUNING MODE] button to select the multichannel input (page 35). Relocate your favorite radio stations again (page 37). Connect the AV component's 5.1-channel outputs to preserve the presets...