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  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 1
    AV Receiver TX-SR506 TX-SR576 Instruction Manual Contents Introduction 2 Connection 14 Turning On & First Time Setup..... 35 Basic Operation Playing your AV components ....... 45 Listening to the Radio 49 Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver. Please read this manual thoroughly before
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    for long periods of time. 14. Refer all servicing to qualified service personnel. Servicing is required when the apparatus has been damaged in any operating instructions. Adjust only those controls that are covered by the operating instructions as an improper adjustment of other controls may result
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    REMOTE CONTROL R CD TAPE IN 1 OUT CBL/SAT V VCR/DVR S IN OUT IN IN OUT IN L R CBL/SAT VCR/DVR SURR BACK SPEAKERS Bi-AMP for FRONT SPEAKERS L AM SURR SPEAKERS FRONT SPEAKERS your Onkyo dealer instructions receiving antenna. • Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver
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    : Remote controller and two batteries (AA/R6) Speaker setup microphone Indoor FM antenna AM loop antenna 1 2 3 Speaker Cable Speaker cable labels * Power-plug adapter Only supplied in certain countries. Use this adapter if your AC outlet does not match with the plug on the AV receiver's power
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    7 Getting to Know the AV Receiver 8 Front Panel 8 Display 9 Rear Panel 10 Remote Controller 12 Controlling the AV Receiver 12 Installing the Batteries 13 Using the Remote Controller 13 Connecting Your Speakers 14 Enjoying Home Theater 14 Bi-amping Front Speakers 17 Connecting Antennas 18
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 6
    HDMI*4 Inputs and 1 Output • Onkyo RIHD for System Control (TX-SR576) • HDTV-Ready Component Video Switching (2 Inputs/1 Output) • 4 Digital Inputs (2 Optical/2 Coaxial/4 Assignable) • 3 S-Video Inputs/2 Outputs • Powered Zone 2 • Color-Coded 7.1 Multichannel Inputs (Ready for Dolby Digital and DTS
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    Multiroom Capability You can use two speaker systems with this AV receiver-a surround-sound speaker system (up to 7.1 channels) in your main listening room, a stereo speaker system in a second room, or Zone 2, as we call it. And, you can select a different audio source for each room. Main Room: In
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    PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R Y T The actual front panel has various logos printed 35) G SETUP button Lights up when the AV receiver is on Standby and flashes while a signal is being received from the remote controller. C ZONE 2 indicator (79) Flashes
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    MASTER VOLUME control (45) Sets the volume of the AV receiver to Min, TX-SR506, used to assign digital inputs to input selectors. On the TX-SR576, selects the options for automatic audio Auto or Manual tuning mode for AM and FM radio. W SETUP MIC (36) The automatic speaker setup microphone connects
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    around the world (see page 3). J REMOTE CONTROL This (Remote Interactive) jack can be con- nected to the jack on another -capable Onkyo component for remote and system control. To use , you must make an analog audio connection (RCA) between the AV receiver and the other component, even if they
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    Getting to Know the AV Receiver-Continued M CBL/SAT IN A cable or satellite receiver can be connected here. There are S-Video and composite video input jacks for connecting the video signal, and there are analog audio input jacks for connecting the audio signal. N VCR/DVR IN/OUT A video component,
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    display when changing settings. L AUDIO button (64) Used to change audio settings. M SLEEP button (46) Used with the Sleep function. * SP A/B is not used in this AV receiver. ■ Controlling the tuner To control the AV receiver's tuner, press the [TUNER] (or [RECEIVER]) REMOTE MODE button. You can
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    , press the small lever and remove the cover. Using the Remote Controller When using the remote controller, point it toward the AV receiver's remote control sensor, as shown below. STANDBY indicator Remote control sensor AV receiver 2 Insert the two supplied batteries (AA/R6) in accordance with
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    Connecting Your Speakers Enjoying Home Theater Thanks to the AV receiver's superb capabilities, you can enjoy surround sound with a real sense of movement in your own home-just like being in a movie theater or concert hall. You can enjoy DVDs featuring Dolby Digital or DTS. With analog or digital
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    HDMI ASSIGNABLE IN 3 IN 2 DIGITAL IN 1 (DVD) COMPONENT VIDEO Y COAXIAL 2 (CBL/SAT) CB/ PB 1 (VCR/DVR) OPTICAL 2 (CD) ASSIGNABLE CR/ PR IN 2 IN 1(DVD) OUT ASSIGNABLE IN OUT IN L REMOTE CONTROL R CD TAPE IN 1 OUT CBL/SAT V VCR/DVR S DVD MONITOR OUT V S SURR BACK SPEAKERS
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    cables may affect the sound quality and should be avoided. • Be careful not to short the positive and negative wires. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect more than one cable to each speaker terminal. Doing so may damage the AV receiver. • Don't connect a speaker to several terminals
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    can only be used with speakers that support bi-amping. Refer to your speaker manual. Bi-amping Speaker Hookup 1 Connect the AV receiver's FRONT R positive (+) terminal to the right speaker's positive (+) tweeter (high) terminal. And connect the AV receiver's FRONT R negative (-) terminal to the
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    adjust the position of the AM antenna to achieve the best possible reception. Keep the antenna as far away as possible from your AV receiver, TV, speaker cables, and power cords. If you cannot achieve good reception with the supplied indoor AM loop antenna, try using it with a commercially available
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 19
    best not to use the same antenna for both FM and TV reception, as this can cause interference problems. If circumstances demand it, use a TV/FM antenna splitter, as shown. Connecting an Outdoor AM Antenna prevent electrical shock hazards. TV/FM antenna splitter To AV receiver To TV (or VCR) 19
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    . This offers the best sound quality and allows you to COAXIAL enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS. The audio quality is the same as for optical. L This cable carries analog audio. It's the most common connection format for analog audio and R can be found on virtually all AV components. FRONT CENTER
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    Flow Chart DVD player, etc. HDMI Multichannel Optical Coaxial Analog AV receiver On the TX-SR506, audio signals received by the HDMI IN jacks are output only by the HDMI OUT (pass thru). HDMI sources are not output by the speakers connected to the AV receiver. HDMI MD recorder, etc. Analog 21
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 22
    connection a , you can listen to and record audio from your TV or listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO OUT MONITOR OUT S MONITOR OUT V CBL
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    IN FRONT SURR CENTER SURR BACK B ZONE 2 LINE OUT L L PRE OUT SUB WOOFER A R R a R R REMOTE CONTROL CD TAPE CBL/SAT VCR/DVR SUB WOOFER DVD COAXIAL OUT OPTICAL OUT Y PB PR COMPONENT VIDEO OUT L R AUDIO OUT S VIDEO OUT VIDEO OUT Connect one or the other Connection c must be
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 24
    select the multichannel input, see "Basic AV Receiver Operation" on page 45. To adjust the subwoofer sensitivity for the multichannel input, see "Using the Audio Adjust Settings" on page 62 (TX-SR506), or see "Hardware Setup (TXSR576 only)" on page 74. HDMI ASSIGNABLE IN 3 IN 2 DIGITAL IN 1 (DVD
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    . • With connection a , you can listen to the VCR or DVR in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c b c AV receiver COMPONENT VIDEO IN 2 VCR/DVR IN S VCR/DVR IN V VCR/DVR IN L/R DIGITAL IN
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    directly from your TV or another video source without going through the AV receiver, connect the audio and video outputs from your TV or other video component directly to the recording VCR/DVR's audio and video inputs. See the manuals supplied with your TV or VCR/DVR for details. • Video signals
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    audio from the video source or listen in Zone 2. • To enjoy Dolby Digital and DTS, use connection b or c . (To record or listen in Zone 2 as well, use a and b , or a and c .) Connection A B C a b c AV receiver SUB L L WOOFE A R R R R REMOTE CONTROL CD TAPE CBL/SAT VCR/DVR SUB WOOFER
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 28
    and audio cables have been required to connect AV components. With HDMI, a single cable can carry control AV receiver's HDMI interface is based on the following standard: TX-SR506: Pass-thru TX-SR576: Repeater System, Deep Color, Lip Sync, Dolby Digital Plus, and Multichannel PCM Supported Audio
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    receiver or the sound may be cut off. • The HDMI audio signal (sampling rate, bit length, etc.) may be restricted by the connected source component. If the picture is poor or there's no sound from a component connected via HDMI, check its setup. Refer to the connected component's instruction manual
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 30
    PRESET ENTER MASTER VOLUME a AUX INPUT L AUDIO R SETUP RETURN SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R A AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R OUT VIDEO OUT Camcorder, game console, etc. Connection A a AV receiver AUX INPUT VIDEO AUX INPUT L-AUDIO-R Signal flow ⇐ ⇐ Camcorder or console Composite
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 31
    c AV receiver CD IN L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 Signal flow ⇐ ⇐ ⇐ CD or turntable Analog audio L/R HDMI ASSIGNABLE IN 3 IN 2 1 (DVD) COAXIAL 2 (CBL/SAT) 1 (VCR/DVR) OPTICAL 2 (CD) ASSIGNABLE Y CB/ PB CR/ PR IN 2 IN 1(DVD) OUT ASSIGNABLE IN OUT IN L REMOTE CONTROL
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    for playback, use connections a and b , or a and c . Connection a b c AV receiver TAPE IN L/R TAPE OUT L/R DIGITAL IN COAXIAL 2 DIGITAL IN OPTICAL 2 Signal flow Cassette, CDR, MD, or DAT recorder Analog audio L/R output Analog audio L/R input Digital coaxial output Digital optical output 32
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 33
    the AV receiver's remote controller for the first time (see page 82). • Connect the RI Dock to the AV receiver with an cable (see page 34). • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to DOCK (see page 43). • See the RI Dock's instruction manual for
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    DVD IN FRONT L/R jacks. Remote Control You can use the AV receiver's remote controller to control your other -capable Onkyo components. You must enter the appropriate remote control code first (see page 82). And remember to point the remote controller at the AV receiver and not the other component
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    TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R ON/STANDBY RECEIVER Turning On and Standby AV receiver ON/STANDBY Remote controller or On the AV receiver, press the [ON/STANDBY] button. On the remote controller, press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [ON/STANDBY
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 36
    speakers. • Do not connect or disconnect any speakers during the automatic speaker setup. To create a listening environment in which several people can enjoy your home theater VIDEO L AUDIO R 2, 6 SETUP MIC 1 Turn on the AV receiver. TV TV TV 2 SETUP MIC Put the speaker setup microphone
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    lights, home appliances, light dimmers, or other devices, and refrain from talking. 4 When the following display appears, move the speaker setup appears if saving fails. ❑ Mismatch Error (TX-SR506) (TX-SR576) This message appears if a speaker that was detected during the 1st measurement is not
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    Time Setup-Continued To Retry the Automatic Speaker Setup Press the [ENTER] button. Make sure speakers that cannot be detected are connected properly. For TX-SR506 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. Changing the Speaker Settings Manually If you wish to make changes
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    DVD input selector. By default, none of the HDMI inputs are assigned. The following input selectors can be assigned: DVD, VCR/DVR, CBL/SAT, AUX. For TX-SR506 3 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "2-1.Sp Set- 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, tings," and then press [ENTER]. followed
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    as explained here, the digital audio input for that input selector is automatically set to the same HDMI IN. See "Digital Input Setup" on page 42. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV 3 Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "1-1.HDMI," and receiver by using its [SETUP
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    "- - -" option. For TX-SR506 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. For TX-SR576 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [ closes. Note: • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons. Note: •
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 42
    . Input selector Audio input DVD COAX1 VCR/DVR OPT1 CBL/SAT COAX2 AUX - - - TAPE - - - CD OPT2 For TX-SR506 1 Press the the component is connected to an analog input. ENTER SETUP RECEIVER For TX-SR576 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP] button. 2 Use
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 43
    HDMI inputs. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons. Changing the Input Display If you connect an -capable Onkyo /PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 TAPE or Press the [TAPE] or [CBL/SAT]
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    DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R 1 2, 3 When an input source is selected, the AV receiver checks the relevant audio inputs for the presence of an audio signal and automatically selects an input. With this setting, you can specify which
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 45
    input are fed to the speakers as they are. 2 3 AV receiver MASTER VOLUME Remote controller Start playback on the source HDMI audio output settings. To adjust the volume, use the MASTER VOLUME control or the remote controller's [VOL] button. Since the AV receiver is designed for home theaters
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    AV Receiver You can temporarily mute the output of the AV receiver. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the remote controller's [MUTING] button. The output is muted and the MUTING indicator flashes on the display. DIMMER SLEEP DISPLAY STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO
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    AV receiver's PHONES jack. STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO PURE AUDIO PHONES MULTI CH ZONE 2 OFF Displaying Source Information You can display various information about the current input source as follows. Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE Surround Channel Information (TX-SR506) A BC A: The
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 48
    Format Dolby Digital DTS PCM Display PCM Normally, the AV receiver detects manually. • If the beginnings of tracks from a PCM source are cut off, try the PCM setting. • If noise is produced when fast forwarding or rewinding a DTS CD, try the DTS setting. STANDBY/ON STANDBY ZONE 2 PURE AUDIO
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    To change the frequency step on the TX-SR576, see page 74. To change the frequency step on the TX-SR506, follow the procedure below. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button, followed by the [SETUP • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons. 49
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    /PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R TUNING MODE With the built-in tuner, you can enjoy AM good reception. In this case, switch to Manual Tuning mode and listen to the station in mono. Note: • You can also use the remote controller's Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons
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    RETURN MOVIE/TV MUSIC GAME DISPLAY DIGITAL INPUT RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC NET/USB AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R DISPLAY Press the [DISPLAY] button to display the available information. Number buttons D.TUN Band Frequency Preset # Listening mode 1 Press the [TUNER
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    PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R CH +/- PRESET To select a preset, use the PRESET [ ]/[ ] buttons or the remote controller's CH [+/-] button. You can also use the remote controller's number buttons to select a preset directly. Deleting Presets 2 STANDBY/ON
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    text information, RDS can also help you find radio stations by type (e.g., news, sport, rock, etc.). The AV receiver supports four types of RDS information: PS (Program Service) When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting PS information, the station's name will be displayed. Pressing the
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    RT/PTY/TP MEMORY TUNING MODE CLEAR SETUP MIC AUX INPUT VIDEO L AUDIO R When tuned to an RDS station that's broadcasting text information, the page 53. 4 ENTER 5 ENTER To start the search, press [ENTER]. The AV receiver searches until it finds a station of the type you specified, at which point
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 55
    listening mode, see "About the Listening Modes" on page 59. • The Dolby Digital and DTS listening modes can only be selected if your DVD player is connected to the AV receiver with a digital audio connection (coaxial, optical, or HDMI). • The listening modes you can select depends on the format of
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    discs output multichannel 176.4/192kHz PCM only via HDMI. The TX-SR506 does not support these formats. *3. North American model doesn't have Pure Audio listening mode. *4. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *5. Cannot be selected
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    AllChStereo [STEREO] Stereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ *1. The TX-SR506 does not support Dolby Digital Plus. *2. North American model doesn't have Pure Audio listening mode. *3. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *4. Cannot
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    Stereo ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ *1. North American model doesn't have Pure Audio listening mode. *2. If there are no surround back speakers, or Zone 2 is being used, DTS is used. *3. If there are no surround back speakers, or Powered Zone 2 is being used, Dolby Pro Logic II is used. *4. Cannot be selected with
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 59
    new video disc formats Blu-ray and HD DVD, this is the latest multichannel audio format from Dolby. It supports up to 7.1 channels with 48kHz sampling rate. DTS The DTS digital surround-sound format supports up to 5.1 discrete channels and uses less compression for highfidelity reproduction. Use it
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    is the same regardless of where you are within the listening room. T-D (Theater-Dimensional) or With this mode you can enjoy a virtual 5.1 surround sound even with only two or three speakers. This works by controlling how sounds reach the listener's left and right ears. Good results may not be
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 61
    signals AUX TAPE TUNER can be output and recorded. CD Remote controller You can watch the source while recording it. The AV receiver's MASTER VOLUME control has no effect on recording. Recording from Different AV Sources You can overdub audio onto your video recordings by simultaneously recording
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    Modes Using the Audio Adjust Settings With the Audio Adjust functions and settings, you can adjust the sound and listening modes as you like. For TX-SR506 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [SETUP] button. For TX-SR576 1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed
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    front left and right speakers to create a phantom center). This setting controls the front left, right, and center mix, allowing you to adjust the weight of the center channel sound. It can be adjusted from 0 to 7. The default value is 3. Neo:6 Music ■ Center Image The DTS Neo:6 Music listening mode
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 64
    (TX-SR506) sounds output by the front speakers from -10 dB to +10 dB in 2 dB steps. Notes: • To bypass the bass and treble tone circuits, select the Direct or Pure Audio (not North American model) listening mode. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver For Dolby Digital and Dolby
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    . The Music Optimizer is disabled when the Pure Audio or Direct listening mode is selected. Speaker Levels You can adjust the volume of each speaker while listening to an input source. These temporary adjustments are cancelled when the AV receiver is set to Standby. ■ Subwoofer (Subwfr) You can
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    TX-SR576 only) On the Listening Mode Preset menu, you can specify a default listening mode for each of the audio formats supported by each input selector. The AV receiver Dolby Digital or DTS. MCH P: Specifies the default listening mode for multichannel PCM sources, such as DVD-Audio (input via HDMI
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 67
    can be changed on page 68. Cone diameter 6 1 Press the [RECEIVER] button fol- lowed by the [SETUP] button. If you have a TX-SR506, proceed to step 3. 2 (TX-SR576 only) Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "2.Speaker Setup," and then press the [ENTER] button. 7 3 Use the Up
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    next page. Notes: • For a more accurate setting, look up the frequency response in the manuals supplied with your speakers and set accordingly. • Choose a higher crossover frequency if you want more sound from your subwoofer. • These settings cannot be changed while headphones are connected or the
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    Speaker Setup function (see page 36). With the Double Bass function, you can boost bass out- put by feeding bass sounds RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. If you have a TX-SR506, proceed to step 4. (TX-SR576 only) Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons to select "2.Speaker
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    ). You can set the volume level of each speaker so that all speakers can be heard equally at the listening position. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. If you have a TX-SR506, proceed to step 3. 2 (TX-SR576 only) Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons
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    36). Here you can adjust the tone of individual speakers. To set the volume of individual speakers, see page 70. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button, followed by the [SETUP] button. If you have a TX-SR506, proceed to step 3. 6 2 (TX-SR576 only) Use the Up and Down [ ]/[ ] buttons
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 72
    and arrow 5 buttons. Source Setup (TX-SR576 only) This section explains items on the Source Setup menu. Items can be set individually for each input selector. 1 Press the input selector buttons to select an input source, and 6 then press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE MODE button. Use the Left and
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    TX-SR576 only) This section explains items on the Miscellaneous menu. 1 Press the [RECEIVER] REMOTE will be each time the AV receiver is turned on. The range is Last, Min, 1 the volume setting you usually use when listening through your speakers. The headphone level can be set from -12 dB
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    Onkyo components are used in the same room, their remote ID codes may overlap. To differentiate the AV receiver from the other components, you can change its remote ID from 1, the default, to 2 or 3. Note: • If you do change the AV receiver's remote ID, be sure to change the remote controller
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    AV receiver's volume control, the sound will be output by the AV receiver's speakers. To stop the AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV's settings, or turn down the AV receiver's volume. ■ LipSync The Lip Sync function can automatically synchronize HDMI audio
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    AV receiver's speakers producing sound, change the settings, change your TV's settings, or turn down the AV receiver's volume. Note: • After changing the Control, Power Control, or TV Control setting, be sure to turn all of your components off and then back on again. Refer to the instruction manuals
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    . Hookup • Use an RCA audio cable to connect the AV receiver's ZONE 2 LINE OUT L/R jacks to an analog audio input on your Zone 2 amp. • Connect your Zone 2 speakers to the speaker terminals on your Zone 2 amp. Main room TV Main room TV AV receiver Zone 2 L AV receiver ZONE 2 LINE OUT L R Zone
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    and Zone 2 turned off, the If you have a TX-SR506, proceed to surround back speakers output sound as normal. step 4. • Powered Zone 2 cannot be used if Sp Type is set to Bi- Amp. • This procedure can also be performed on the AV receiver by using its [SETUP], [ENTER], and arrow buttons
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    AUDIO R • While Powered Zone 2 is being used, listening modes that require surround back speakers (6.1/7.1), such as Dolby Digital EX and DTS-ES are unavailable. Controlling Zone 2 with the Remote Controller then point the remote controller at the AV receiver and press . If no sound is heard when
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 80
    Zone 2-Continued Adjusting the Volume of Zones Remote controller On the remote controller, press the [ZONE 2] REMOTE MODE button, and then use the VOL [ ]/[ ] button. Muting Zones On the remote controller, press the [ZONE 2] REMOTE MODE button, and then press the [MUTING] button. To unmute a
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 81
    AV receiver's remote controller. To control another component, you must first enter that component's remote control code to a REMOTE MODE button. This section explains how to enter remote control codes and how to control your other components. Preprogrammed Remote Control Codes The following REMOTE
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    the AV receiver, not the component. This allows you to control components that are out of view, in a rack, for example. 1 Make sure the Onkyo component is connected with an cable and an analog audio cable (RCA). See page 34 for details. 2 Enter the appropriate remote control code to the REMOTE MODE
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    (45) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver. P MENU button Displays a DVD's menu. Q RETURN button Exits the DVD player's setup menu or returns to the previous menu. R AUDIO button Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). S RANDOM button Used with the random
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 84
    may not work at all. Note: • If you enter the remote control code for a HD DVD or Blu-ray player that has A, B, Adjust the TV's volume. E GUIDE button Displays the program guide or navigation list. F Arrow MUTING button (46) Mutes or unmutes the AV receiver. L CH +/- button Selects TV channels on
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    . K VOL [ ]/[ ] button (45) Adjusts the volume of the AV receiver. L PREV CH button Selects the previous channel. M RETURN button Exits the menu. N AUDIO button Selects foreign language soundtracks and audio formats (e.g., Dolby Digital or DTS). O Playback buttons From left to right: Previous, Next
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 86
    CD player, CD recorder, or MD player, you can control your player with the following buttons. The [CD] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo CD player. For details on entering a remote control code for a different component, see page 81. Press the
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    entering a remote control code, see page 81. When Using an RI Dock: • Connect the RI Dock to the TAPE IN or CBL/SAT IN L/R jacks. • Set the RI Dock's RI MODE switch to HDD or HDD/DOCK. • Set the AV receiver's Input Display to DOCK (see page 43). • See to the RI Dock's instruction manual for more
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    MODE button that's been programmed with the remote control code for your cassette recorder, you can control your cassette recorder with the following buttons. The [TAPE] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling an Onkyo cassette recorder when used with an
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    component, see page 81. TX-SR576 only: The [TV] REMOTE MODE button is preprogrammed with the remote control code for controlling a TV that supports the RIHD*. The TV must be able to receive remote control commands via RIHD and be connected to the AV receiver via HDMI. If controlling your TV via RIHD
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    power cord, and contact your Onkyo dealer. Audio There's no sound or it's very quiet • To listen to an audio source that's connected to an HDMI input, make sure that input is assigned to an input selector (page 39). On the TX-SR506, HDMI audio is passed through the AV receiver and can only be heard
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    changed) and the AV receiver doesn't recognize it as a genuine DTS signal. In such cases, you may hear noise. The beginning of audio received by an HDMI IN can't be heard • Since it takes longer to identify the format of an HDMI signal than it does for other digital audio signals, sound may not be
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    , and some may not work at all. • To control an Onkyo component that's connected via , point the remote controller at the AV receiver. Be sure to enter the appropriate remote control code first (page 82). • To control an Onkyo component that's not connected via , or another manufacturer's component
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    Troubleshooting-Continued The following settings can be made for the S-Video ATT:0: (default). Video ATT:2: Gain is reduced by 2 dB. The AV receiver contains a microcomputer for signal processing and control functions. In very rare situations, severe interference, noise from an external source,
  • Onkyo TX SR506 | Owner Manual - Page 94
    TX-SR506 .7 kg 23.6 lbs. ■ Video Inputs HDMI (Assignable) Component Composite S-Video IN 1, Audio Outputs Analog Outputs TAPE, VCR/DVR, ZONE 2 Subwoofer Pre Outputs 1 Speaker Outputs ZONE2 R, SURR BACK R, FRONT R, SURR R, CENTER, SURR L, FRONT L, SURR BACK L, ZONE2 L Phones PHONES ■ Control
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    TX 23.4 lbs. ■ Video Inputs HDMI Component Composite S-Video IN 1, IN 2, IN 3 IN Audio Outputs Analog Outputs TAPE, VCR/DVR, ZONE 2 Subwoofer Pre Outputs 1 Speaker Outputs ZONE2 R, SURR BACK R, FRONT R, SURR R, CENTER, SURR L, FRONT L, SURR BACK L, ZONE2 L Phones PHONES ■ Control
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E
n
AV Receiver
TX-SR506
TX-SR576
Instruction Manual
Thank you for purchasing an Onkyo AV Receiver.
Please read this manual thoroughly before making
connections and plugging in the unit.
Following the instructions in this manual will enable
you to obtain optimum performance and listening
enjoyment from your new AV Receiver.
Please retain this manual for future reference.
Contents
Introduction
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2
Connection
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14
Turning On & First Time Setup
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35
Basic Operation
Playing your AV components
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45
Listening to the Radio
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49
Enjoying the Listening Modes
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55
Advanced Operation
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62
Troubleshooting
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90